How many syllables in "cellist"?

"cellist" has 2 lettergrepen (cel - list).

How to divide "cellist"?

"cellist" divides into 2 parts: cel · list.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"cellist": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cel·list

Hoofdklemtoon

CEL-list(cel · list)● ○

Stress in "cellist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɛlɪst⁄

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IPAˈtʃɛlɪst

Lettergrepencel·list

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How many syllables in "cellist"?: "cellist" has 2 lettergrepen (cel - list).
How to divide "cellist"?: "cellist" divides into 2 parts: cel · list.
Where is the stress in "cellist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "cellist"?: Say each syllable slowly (cel... list) and listen on SayItVid.